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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had good bowling experiences here years ago, but my most recent one definitely tarnishes my view of this bowling alley.Went to Diversey River Bowl on a Saturday afternoon, mid-September. Besides my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually one to brag, but I set a world record here last weekend. You ready for this...I bowled a 25! Is that not the worst bowling score you've ever heard? Afraid so...Besides my pathetic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so when my friend announced we were going bowling for her birthday my stomach turned, but I was determined not to let my intense hatred of bowling effect my opinion of the bar and staff and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place treats their customers like crap and has the worse staff at the main desk. One manager says one thing then he is gone and the other manage has no idea whats what. Bowl elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I am a really lousy bowler. That has nothing to do with how I feel about DRB but I thought I should say it. I've been here a few times. They've got a pretty good summer special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can imagine that this place would be extra fun at night. At 1pm for a work outing it still didn't disappoint, but it was really bright and there weren't any cool lights. Just some sweet 80's jams....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cosmic bowling in Chicago is fun if you're willing to pay the price.... It's expensive everywhere, but I've found it much cheaper here than at... say 10 pin downtown??My groups and I have always had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun, old-schoolish bowling alley with a cool, rockabilly vibe and an eclectic crowd of bowlers. (Pretty sure I saw at least 5-6 dudes who looked like The Jesus from the Big Lebowski...)Here's the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A quick review of the good the bad and the ugly of Diversey Rock and Bowl. Pro: 1). Old school bowling alley/lanes 2). Glow-in-the-dark 3). Cute guys 4). Nice staff Con: 1). EXPENSIVE 2). EXPENSIVE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Diversey River Bowl since high school. (Maybe even longer.) It's been interesting to see it change over the last 15-20 years or so. I remember when it was hand scoring with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend asked me to join their bowling team for a league here. I agreed after making sure they know I rarely break a 100 ;) It's fun and like most bowling places I've been to. Granted, my review...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dont get it. Why is bowling soooo expensive?This place is alright. Overly priced and too many teens on the weekends since they aren't old enough to do anything else. Cosmic bowling is always fun no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As far as bowling in Chicago goes, this place is alright. Not amazing, but alright. It has the nostalgic feel, old signs, and sorta off the main road "coolness." Plus, the awesome multi-colored...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been bowling and busting out w/my dexter's for some time now and every time I go bowling as of recently I've been bowling at DRB. I enjoy the almost dirty looking feel of this place. It smells...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got mixed feelings about this bowling alley. The lots of alleys, the '80s music and video clips they had when we were there, the electronic reservation that enables you to take picture of yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great priced beer, electronic reservations, and plenty of lanes make this a great bowling spot. They easily accommodated our large group and keep a pretty clean facility. Staff was always helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joined the funtimers league again this season, and Diversey bowl hasn't lost it's touch. Also a funny thing happen this past weekend at the alley, I was called out for my past Yelp because of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the record, my opinion is based on being there for a company outing, so my experience may be a little skewed.I've been wanting to come here ever since I accidentally stumbled upon the alley while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh rock-and-bowl, one can only imagine the average decline in bowling scores over the course of an evening.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here the other night for a date night out. There were leagues, but we got in before they started arriving. We were having so much fun bowling, that we ended up staying for four games, and our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll go up to 4 stars now that I've been here a few more times. The machines stopped stealing my spares for one and I spent a lot more time and money at the bar the last few times. The service staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here once for a little event my friends liked to call, "Rock n' Bowl - with Wigs." This, as you might infer, meant that we donned silly wigs and set out for a night of bowling at ye olde Diversey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is, and we have a good time every time we go. It's _by_no_means_a_ hipster_place but more of a gaudied-out bowling alley complete with AV system that turns the place into a black light...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
hipsters = no. having faulty equipment that breaks down 4 lanes at the same time (and no they weren't the victims of pranks), and charging us for the hour that we sat there while the repairman fixed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, this is by far the best bowling alley in the city. For one, bowling alleys are scarce and pretty hard to find. The two that I know for sure, Ten Pin and Lucky Strikes, have major...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The off duty police officer harasses the clientele, the bar tenders ignore you if your not a "hipster", and the patrons are rude. Only clueless wannabes from the suburbs think this place is cool....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately I have to take a star off for a "hipster" alert. The cliental here make the experience a little nauseating. Besides that, it was OK. The staff was capable of putting money in a cash...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Started our evening off with a little bowling and it was pretty extreme. LOL. I definately enjoyed this place. We stopped by on a friday nite and it was about a ten minute wait before we got a lane....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bowling allies in the city. It has reasonable prices, acceptable and most times enjoyable music, very friendly bartenders and a photo booth. Who doesn't like photo booths ?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started our bowling league here last night. $20 gets me 3 games, 3 pitchers, and a large pizza with two toppings. Hells to the yes dude. Last year our league was on Thursday, this year I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of hard to get a lane sometimes, but when you do, it is a great place to go bowling. The staff is a little obnoxious, but I have grown to accept that at places in Logan Square (most of our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i lived in the city I loved bowling here, It really has a relaxed atmosphere and after throwing back a couple shots and frames you really forget that when you step outside your in a city the size...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the more fun bowling alley's in the city, in my opinion. Its low-key, but I like, not one of the flashier bowling alleys like 10Pin in River North. It's pretty pricey considering the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, pricey, pricey! Went on a Saturday night and everyone had fun. Lots of black-lights and 80's and 90's music took me back to my psychedelic days in high school. The computer system was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I die, I want to be buried in Diversey Bowl.This place amazes me more and more!! Had a pretty bad night of bowling yesterday, but to find comfort in the hands of your bowling alley bartender is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you may have noticed, I'm a bowler. I like to bowl and this place is just as good as any. I really appreciate that they have music going. And it's good music! I like getting strike after strike...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bowling is the bomb- let's get that straight.Everytime we go to Target, my boyfriend begs me to go to this bowling alley. He's not much of a drinker (WTF, I KNOW!), so we're always thinking of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to go to Diversey Rock and Bowl since I've moved to Chicago. It always looked like a fun, dive-y type place. I went this week with some friends. You make a reservation on this electronic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good time. Jon is correct, if you can keep a brisk pace, then it's a good deal. We paid $12 each for two games with the shoe rental. Not bad. It feels like an old school bowling alley with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place commits the worst crime a bowling alley could , in my opinion , it started out being a great old school classic alley and changed into a hip trendy alley. It's hard to imagine a trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very nice for a bowling alley, the bar area is nice and big too. Food is decent. Why only three stars then? Well. For one its really pricey. Bowling by the hour really kind of sucks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After bowling here in two leagues, I can definitely say that I have a shrewd distaste for Diversey River Bowl. It isn't the worst bowling alley that I have ever been to by any means, but it certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WORST BOWLING ALLEY EVER!!!!! I live so close to here I am so disappointed. The place is FILTHY. I had to buy new bowling shoes because this place ruined mine from being such a pig sty. I bought...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A month ago, the manager of the bar bought our group a round of shots. Fine. But when she poured them out, there was a big, sticky, disgusting lugee in one of our shot glasses. That was disgusting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of bowling, soggy pizza or hearing 'Wanted dead or alive' twice in the same night. The beer prices were medium level and were served quickly at least.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This happened to be my first time at this place ever, which is shocking because I used to bowl a lot...I think the location always kind of threw me off, however i do plan on returning.I had to wait a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: If you don't want to read this whole review I listed the basic pros and cons for the place at the bottom. If you'd like to enjoy this review in its full gloriousness then start right here......I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Strike has nothing on this place. This is my favorite bowling alley in Chicago. It's not pretentious, the staff is really laid back and they're also really accommodating. We've come there with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The lead singer of Nickelback got into a knife fight with someone in their parking lot. I don't know whether that means I should give it more stars, or less.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We just went here for our company's Christmas party and had a blast! The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean. The look of the place from the outside is AWESOME. Very retro.It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Let me tell you this... it does not have Ten Pin Lounge decor, but who gives a sh*t. You are putting on clown shoes and looking to blast some pins. The staff was accomodating and the drinks were strong. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience REAL CHICAGO Flavor...come bowl here as this place has been here for decades providing hours of fun for not so much, no smoking, bar food and BEER!many updates throughout the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bowling alley, plain & simple. Which is probably what makes it so great. No abnormally hot waitresses/waiters (Lucky Strike) and fair prices (10 Pin) plus a great staff make a for one fun...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though it's a wee bit pricey unless you have a large group, Diversey River Bowl is a fun time. They have cosmic bowling and as others have mentioned, you get to put a photo on the scoring...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So many mixed up things happened last night that its hard for me to believe I'm giving drb a three (changed from four on further hindsight) star review. But when I balanced everything out in my head,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It sounds like this establishment has had the bases covered with reviews already, most of which I can agree with. The drinks aren't too expensive for a bowling alley, and they often have specials on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In the past 6 or so years I've been here 4 times. Parking can be difficult. The last time I was here, we waited an hour for a lane and finally gave up. The beer is expensive and the bowling is more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last night for a friend's birthday, i'd been inside before but never bowled. I had an awesome time bowling, drinking and eating. As i am not much of a bowler, and dont ever really plan to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My folks bowled here back in the 70s, and now I can tell my grandkids I cosmic bowled here when I was a wee one.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bowl for fun. The leagues are not very competitive. So if you want to play and enjoy to drink and eat this place has the leagues for you. Did a Sox league which at the end of the league...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite alley in the city! The leagues are a good mix of serious and casual bowlers. Everyone is really friendly and the lanes are pretty good. If you're super serious about bowling go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great time! No smoke! Cosmic lights! Full bar and restaurant. Lots of grungey hipsters working the shoe booth and bar, etc mingled in with the old school folks that are very friendly. An interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into this place for the first time transported me back to when I was ten years old in Toledo, Ohio playing in a kiddie league. The great memories almost brought me to tears. I soon snapped out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Truly a miserable place. I have had more fun, and been subjected to less hassle, when renewing my driver's license. Unfortunately, the bad attitude of the management and staff is not the only problem. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously fun, I love to bowl! We went on a Friday night and it was packed, but the wait for a lane was no big deal at all. The veggie pizza is surprisingly tasty. Four stars instead of five...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Melting pot of Chicago, everyone goes here. Gang bangers with their name air-brushed on their t-shirts, drunk Chads, guys with WAY to tight jeans on.This place, as they strive to let you know, is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its just a bowling alley. SURPRISE! In fact, there are no surprises. Nothing fancy about this place. Typically packed on a Friday evening, serves beer, smokey, but you aren't here to people watch, you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Chi town haunt-no question. It's like being at a great neighborhood bar, good bartenders and drinks, great pizza-and there's bowling involved! They've even got an old school photo booth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into Diversey River Bowl with full intentions of bowling the night away, but when I got there and saw the crowds, I just didn't feel in the mood. I did, however, spot their photo booth and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate bowling. It is physically painful for me; I am just not made for the activity. That being said, I have had many good times here. It gets nice and crowded but it's not a rough or pretentious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a bad bowler who gets worse when beer is involved so I wasn't all too pumped to spend Saturday afternoon here. BUT I didn't want to be a complete fun sponge so I saddled up and headed over to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About four years ago I used to regular this joint on Tuesday nights. My friend who worked there DJ'ed and it was a good ole punk rock time.I even had my 19th birthday party here (or was it my 20th?)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot of fun. Ok they have awful pizza but they have reasonably priced beer. The key is to know when to go. Monday nights are the rocker bowing nights, you'll see plenty of piercings...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First things first: I've been here several times but the first thing I noticed the last two times is that it's become smoke free! Love it, you can actually see the room and not walk out smelling like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously adore this place. It's true, it is not the hippest place in Chicago, but it is an all-in-one evening of guaranteed fun (or at least adventures). If you're hungry - they have a fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm a dork: I'm in a bowling league here every week. It's your common bowling alley, but without the smoke (which is so weird even now). The people that work there are pretty nice and most of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was neutral on the Chicago smoking ban. Now that it's in place, I appreciate it, especially when I come to places like this. You can breathe now. I wouldn't care the air fresh and sweet, more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been here once and my memory of it was foggy. they didn't care if underage kids shared a pticher as long as someone over 21 bought it. otherwise i just remember that we had to walk to to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a bowling alley this place is okay. There's lots of lame "punk kids" (you can tell they are punk by their safety pins and mohawks) here, but it's also a pretty laid back place--there's not like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate leaving a place and smelling like smoke..and after being at this place I couldn't get the smell out of my clothes. It's also super crowded so sometimes you can't even get a lane. I have been to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hit up - hosted a group event here and the staff was a pleasure to work with. The music added to the fun atmosphere and the location was easy to find.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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This is a great place to join a bowling league, or just to have a fun night out with some friends. If you have children you can plan birthday parties here. There is actually some parking available, an...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a huge fan of bowling but I have been here for a night out with friends and we had a blast...The location is pretty sketchy but you will have fun.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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This bowling alley is a no frills place. But talk about a good time on the weekends. place rocks. Beers are reasonable and they keep flowing. You can get loaded and bowl for hours. Bring a group...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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This bowling alley is usually pretty packed and smokey. I brought my kids bowling here and we didn't have a very good time. We had to wait for a lane, and it was just not a great atmosphere for children.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Diversey Bowl is a nice bowling alley to go to. I have been there many times and have been satisfied with the place. It has the computerized scoring system which i like. One thiing i did not like about this...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a first date? Just want to hang out with a few friends? Then make sure to go here. This bowling alley has 36 lanes and gigantic speakers that blare out music. The atmosphere here is just so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't come here again with kids, even on an afternoon. The place was crowded and smoky, and we had to wait a while to get a lane. Not impressive, does not cater to families.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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When you're looking to do something different on the weekend, something a little more laid-back, but with a group of friends, you might want to check out Diversey Rock 'n' Bowl. It's not necessar...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Diversey River Bowl was formerly known as Rock N Bowl. It is know for its bright lights, strobe and neon, and also the fog effect. It is a very busy bowling alley in the evenings on weekend, so do c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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This is a great place to join a bowling league, or just to have a fun night out with some friends. If you have children you can plan birthday parties here. There is actually some parking available, and this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not the classiest joint in Chicago, but since when has bowling ever been a 'classy' sport? Around 10 p.m., it becomes a blacklight bowling alley, complete with flourescent balls and awesomely bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Diversy Bowl is by far the best in the city. All the people are great and the atmoshpere is as good as a bowling alley can get.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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A film was made and presented August 26th at the century theater of Monday nights at the Rock and Bowl. It was a part of the Chicago film festival. Great Movie.....Great Rock and Bowl
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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The ONLY game in town on the near-North side! All the others (ok, Waveland) are too packed-out and expensive. The music could be a little more diverse, though--as in, urban.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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lanes were so oily i fell right on my a#$! nonetheless, diversey does rock...good greasy grub, cheesy 80's music, having your picture come up on the monitor when it's your turn, friendly staff..and that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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We were in our fourth frame of the first game, when suddenly the lights went out and the bowling pins began to glow with a light blue haze. Dance lights came on and scanned across the lanes. Welcome to rock...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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